The Preston family influenced the development of Virginia as well as Blacksburg. The family lived at Smithfield Plantation at least by 1782. It included several governors and other officials.
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2 comments:
"and his wife" -- I hope there is another stone with her name! What a "post script"
I looked at this photo and decided to comment. But Cheryl has beaten me to it...
Presumably his wife wasn't considered to be of any importance!
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